My daughter's quinceañera was exceptional as she embraced her cultural heritage, Mexican, Chinese…read moreand Peruvian. The highlight of the event was having the lion's performance as they escorted guest from ceremony in garden to upstairs ballroom. I contacted Kong's Siu Lum Pai Kung Fu Association and Kevin immediately responded. He explained to me about the ceremony, walked me moment by moment of how the performance would go. His price was very reasonable and everyone was professional! My guest enjoyed "feeding" the lions and taking up -close pictures of the performance. I highly recommend them for being professional, exceptional and traditional! Would definitely hire them again!!

My husband and I were looking for lion dancers to perform for our wedding and I stumbled upon…read moreKong's Siu Lam Pai and it did not disappoint. I was noticed that they were located in Montery Park and I wanted to support them. I was able to get a quote from Kevin, who was so helpful and he was quick in responding to any questions that I had. He went above and beyond to make sure that I was going to enjoy their performance. I informed him of how I wanted it to be, provided the itinerary for him and what my wishes were. Days before the wedding he even reached out to reassure me, he gave me suggestions and even asked if it was a surprise performance and if it was he was going to make sure that him and his team were not going to be spotted. It small gestures like that, that really helps a decision fatigued bride haha. Once the team came in to perform, the whole party got up from their seats to take pictures and to feed the lions. I was so pleased to immerse my friends and families with the performance of the lion dancers. Highly recommend Kevin and his team for their performance! You won't regret it!

Joseph, the owner and professor is great with kids and adults…read more He is passionate about his work and has a great sense of humor while still very serious about the art.

You'll almost always feel welcome here. Especially if you are a child, for example, a 12-year-old…read moregirl lost count of an exercise she was doing, and he snapped at her & asked if he needed to count for her! He will call the kids boy or girl rather than by their actual name to make them feel worse. He used the excuse that this is a rough sport to justify his abuse. He even laughed at a little boy who had accidentally gotten hurt and mocked his pain by saying, "Blood, sweat, & tears!" And he didn't even check to see if he was okay or tell his parents what happened to him, what if he got a bruise or god forbid was bleeding?! He views their failures as burdens for him rather than obstacles for them to overcome. And the curriculum is seemingly too random and doesn't focus enough on systems. He will sometimes pressure the good kids for no discernible reason; that makes no sense. So if you believe teachers shouldn't be held accountable but children should, then this place is for you! He couldn't even look me in the eye when he told me to trust his process, but he screams at a little boy to look at him when he is carelessly reprimanding him. He will use any excuse to scream at the kids instead of being more patient with them. My entire journey with him was boiling frog syndrome. All these kids he's tormenting with his childlike screaming and lies are gonna have broken brains, good job! It would be extremely helpful if he asked his students for feedback and found ways to improve his methods instead of losing his temper. He just drops random stuff on us and expects us to do it perfectly. He laughed when I misheard his instructions, and he enjoys humiliating his students in front of everyone and thinks it's good. He'd better get it right if he doesn't want his precious trophies to stop coming in. I have lost my temper here before I admit it. And maybe some kids who need to be pushed, everyone is different. But do you really want to take that risk with every kid? And yes, I overreacted when he posted an Instagram story where he joked about not turning on the a/c during a hot day of 2024. He also had this competition training technique, I think he called Red Alert, where if your opponent is being unfair and breaks your arm, he won't do anything about it. And the sweat test, which I previously mentioned. And as mentioned in my previous review, there was the 200 squats group punishment, but what I haven't mentioned about it was how he unnervingly laughed about the way the tears streamed down their face. That is a form of corporal punishment. And I can't abide that because it is immoral. He often lets the kids play a bit after class, and there was one time when a little boy was playing tag with his brother wasn't playing tag. And they acted like he hit him and threatened him 100 burpees if he did it again. Instead of hearing his side of the story and then Coach Nate mocked him for being scared of Coach Joseph. He has done kind things for them from time to time, but that's not going to cancel out all the harshness he has and still is inflicting on his students. Provoking hope amuses sadists. And I may have misunderstood Coach Martinez jokingly calling some kids liars. I also misjudged the capoeira/MMA coach; he is a good man who just has a really intense way of teaching. He used his dog to distract the students during one of the comp classes, and got mad at them for looking at her. It's an imbalanced power disparity. Then there is the matter of those martial arts camps he is a part of. The way he described them made it sound like he'll break the kid's spirits with pain to "help" them. Kids don't have the option to leave unless their parent(s) or guardians say otherwise. And he said, "We will do in a month what the parents won't dare do in a lifetime." Seems like he thinks he can raise them better. Hardly any kids will tell someone about this abuse since most kids don't do that. I should know, I've been there. They often don't know how to express themselves yet. He hates their innocence, and that fake smile and condescending laugh of his. He said no matter what I say about him, he won't hold it against me. All that talk of integrity, and this is how he acts. He called two young boys weak for having soccer practice every other week, something they can't control. He also mocked me in a direct message on Instagram for having a rough childhood and "taking it out on everyone!" Don't trust this man to respect physical boundaries either. He would often snatch away my headphones to check them out or caress me without my consent. He also forced us to ask a question, so I asked the first one that popped into my head. And it wasn't very good, and the next day he said he had a new rule. Where every question will go through him first before asking a guest coach. "Because some of you have been asking some really stupid questions." He says. That's a wonderful way to talk about your autistic pupil. He also gaslights a lot.

My son learned discipline and after a month or 2 he has behaved and listened better. They also…read morelearn forms and self defense and do performances during Chinese new year. He is leaning how to keep going so you can reach your goal.

My son is typically a quiet and shy kid, and at first, getting him to attend kung fu class was a…read morechallenge. He didn't want to be around the other kids, and there were times he wasn't on his best behavior. But Sifu's patience, encouragement, and genuine care made all the difference. Now, my son's attitude and confidence have completely transformed. He's gone from hesitant to excited--he even performed in a Kung Fu performance, something I never thought I'd see him do! He has fun at every class and has learned so much more than just Kung Fu. This program emphasizes healthy eating, reading, positive attitude/mindset, and consistent practice. It's not just about physical skills--it's about building strong character and life habits. I can see my son growing not only in his kung fu abilities, but as a confident, respectful, and motivated young person. Words cannot express how grateful I am for Sifu and his program.If you're looking for a place that truly cares about your child's growth both inside and outside, then US Kung Fu Center is it!

Villa's TKD is an excellent privately owned dojang that is committed to their students and…read moreathletes. My son started here nine years ago when he was slightly under five years old. We enrolled him after he showed interest in the classes, and we kept him in there because of the discipline, athleticism, the respect, and his development in becoming a great human being. My son is now in the gold competition team and is competing all over the USA and internationally as well. There is no wonder why Villa's Taekwondo is rated the number one Sparring school in the nation. With the leadership of Master Gus and Master Damian Villa we are hopeful that our son will become a World Champion and a future Olympian. Thank you Masters, coaches, and fellow athletes for your help, support, awesome training sessions... he wouldn't be able to achieve his accomplishments and goals without you guys.

The confidence, discipline and Strength my daughter has acquired since becoming part of Villa's…read moreTaekwondo has been incredible. Her growth and improvement on her techniques and focus have not gone unnoticed. I will forever be grateful for the Villa family's hard work and dedication to their students as well as the amazing friendships my daughter has made since becoming a part of the team. P.S. The class is FUN!

Our son has been training at Versus for over 2 years and I can't believe we have never done a Yelp…read morereview, with that said Coach Brian and family have been one of the highlights of our sons childhood. Not only do they have exceptional training but the kids and families are also exceptional. Come down and check Versus out! From little kids to older guys like me this place always has an inviting atmosphere. Sincerely, Number one fan!

Great place for kids grow and learn from some of the best coaches around, and for the adults it's a…read moregreat place to learn the art of BJJ and also shed some pounds specially for us dad bods. Great coaches and just team all around, always looking out for each other and making sure u are as comfortable as u can be.

Great place to learn Olympic Taekwondo.read more

East LA Jiu Jitsu has a great program for everyone in the area! Highly recommend signing up if you…read moreever wanted to try out Jiu Jitsu or if you have kids! Coach Ron, Wendy, Leo, Alex and everyone else that helps out offer great instruction and support and provide a free trial class if you want to try it out.

I enjoy East Los Angeles Juju. They're very Well experienced…read morebrazilian jiujitsu. Since my daughter started six months ago.She has elevated herself with confidence and great leadership. I highly recommend engaging your kids into self defense classes like brazilian jjujitsu, especially here with great community support.

The business has been there many years and the master teaches character building as a means of self…read moredefense and sport tkd as a point of focus for training. I wouldn't go there as an adult but it is great for kids to learn leadership and self control.=

My son has attended this school for two years now. This school works hard on improving a childs…read moreability to focus and their ability to listen to orders. In class, he is learning to exercise the body and the memory. My son has learned to speak to a group and to command a group. Through this school, he has discovered strengths in himself. Im glad we joined.